I just noticed that Westrifle offer a scoped svt 40, repro and scope mount ofc. I was wondering if worth the money to buy such rifle or buy an ex svt sniper and scope it with repro mount ans scope? I ask because the svt were never really well quoted as sniper rifle, possibly because of the mounting system used. What do you think fellows comrades? Any of you have a real svt sniper or a put back together setup? How hard the original mount can be found or any good repro machined mount exist? With a decent bore, what kind of acuracy you can have?
svt 40 sniper repro
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Grooved on the side rail. Snipers had a notch as well at the top rear of the receiver to accept the sight mount key.
I've read recently that all SVT40s had the groove up to 1943, however not all rifles had the notch/hole and cover on the end of the receiver. Call it what you want, if its a repro, then it is not original. If you're happy not having original then any parts should do fine and it won't change much value or collect-ability.
As far as accuracy, of the three SVTs that I've fired, all were nasty tight groups on open sights. I'm not familiar if the repro scopes hold zero well or not.
As far as accuracy, of the three SVTs that I've fired, all were nasty tight groups on open sights. I'm not familiar if the repro scopes hold zero well or not.
On a 3 point shooting rest with open sights at 100 yards the general groups were about 2 inches, not counting occasional stringers. I was using 150gr pvri soft points, other brands of ammo not so good. The new Russian surplus comes a close second to the pvri. At 50 yards I can keyhole shots with average groups less than 1 inch. I have stringers with that range too, but its not the gun rather my eyesight is not what it used to be.
I shot 2 whitetails while hunting last fall, both heart shots. One at 85 yards and the other at about 160 yards. These rifles shoot very well so far from what I've seen. I'm still not convinced of repro scopes for two reasons: Firstly I'm only fond of original equipment, and secondly, I'm not yet convinced of their mounting and ability to hold zero, but I'm still curious of other peoples findings.
I shot 2 whitetails while hunting last fall, both heart shots. One at 85 yards and the other at about 160 yards. These rifles shoot very well so far from what I've seen. I'm still not convinced of repro scopes for two reasons: Firstly I'm only fond of original equipment, and secondly, I'm not yet convinced of their mounting and ability to hold zero, but I'm still curious of other peoples findings.
I had a repro sniper, and the mount pin broke! It was impossible to find another. I was not overly impressed with the quality of the mount, cheapo pot metal. The repro scope was quite nice, though, and the rifle shot like a house on fire, easily 2 inch groupings all day long. I think they are worth the $$ if you are looking for a repro sniper. My only gripe with the SVT40 is it is a comparative beast to clean properly.
The mounts slide back and forth on the receiver...you have to remove it to clean the rifle.
As for holding zero???
There are easier rifles to scope...
All things considered, i will stick with my Mosin M9130 sniper repro
From what I have read about the SVT sniper, the rifle flexed too much to be considered an accurate weapon. Apparently, the first round fired would be a flier, not too good if you are getting only one shot at your target.
You are correct not all had the notch. I have only few that had notch originally. Those are not Repo. Now the scope and mount is repo and it does hold in zero as long as the mount is not made in China. One from Ukraine is good, but as far as I know they stopped producing those as of last year.
Regards,
Regards,
Only fool dont change their mind, i should receive my SVT ex-sniper next week, thanks WestrifleAll things considered, i will stick with my Mosin M9130 sniper repro
After i will look for a good repro/scope setup, must exist something better than the so so looking repro mount from Sarco..... just saying. Ofc my M91/30 remain my precision rifle but she will feel great having company in the safe
